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Toxomerus Hover Fly

Toxomerus spp

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40.5561, -105.066

Field Notes

Description:

Face yellow. Thorax has yellow stripes on sides. Abdomen has 3-4 sets of broken yellow bands. Legs brownish yellow. Wings clear.

Habitat:

Meadows and yards

Notes:

The larva eat aphid's. The adults don't sting or bite

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PublishedJuly 4, 2013

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